Origin
Syracuse, NY
Late night in Syracuse on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Syracuse, NY to Campbell, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
38.8 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Syracuse, NY
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Campbell, NY
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Trip Overview
Syracuse to Campbell is 38.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 12 minutes via Nelson Street and I-690, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New York, moving you from the Northeast region to the same region. Expect a route that primarily uses surface roads, making it a good option for a relaxed, single-day trip. The overall feel is more local than interstate, so plan for typical surface road conditions as you travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Street | 10.7 mi | 15m |
| Cazenovia Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| I 690 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Eaton Road | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| Highbridge Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Syracuse Road | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Lebanon Hill Road | 3.2 mi | 12m |
| East Genesee Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Nelson Street
— 10.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse, NY and Campbell, NY.
1
Start on US 11
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto East Water Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Water Street
3
Turn left onto South Crouse Avenue
352 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Crouse Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
5
Merge onto I 690
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 690
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 481 South: DeWitt
7
Merge onto I 481
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 481
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3W
Toward NY 5 West, NY 92 West: DeWitt
9
Turn left onto NY 5; NY 92
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Genesee Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on NY 92
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Highbridge Road
11
Continue on NY 92
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fayette Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto NY 92; NY 173
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
East Seneca Street
13
Take the exit onto NY 92
219 ft
·
6 sec
·
NY 92
14
Merge onto NY 92
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on NY 92
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Cazenovia Road
16
Continue on NY 92
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Syracuse Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 20
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 20
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto US 20; NY 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Albany Street
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on US 20
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Nelson Street
20
Turn right onto CR 105
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Eaton Street
21
Continue on CR 105
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Eaton Road
22
Turn slight right onto Lebanon Hill Road
3.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Lebanon Hill Road
23
Arrive at destination
Lebanon Hill Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Syracuse, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 20.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 690
Merge onto I 690
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward NY 5 West, NY 92 West: DeWitt
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3W
Toward NY 5 West, NY 92 West: DeWitt
6
19.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 20
At end of road, turn left onto US 20
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
20.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 20; NY 13 / Albany Street
Turn right onto US 20; NY 13 / Albany Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.31 one way
$12.61 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $6.83 | $13.65 |
| premium | $4.87 | $7.43 | $14.87 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $8.25 | $16.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Campbell, NY
Late night in Campbell on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Union, NY
19 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 12m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly surface roads, with only about 15% on the highway. You'll experience a longest stretch of 10.7 miles on Nelson Street before potentially merging onto I-690. Keep an eye out for the urban merging and traffic patterns common on the initial surface road sections, especially as you leave Syracuse.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on Nelson Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 690): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Syracuse, NY
Full guide →Founded 1848
Syracuse is a city in Central New York. With a population of 149,000 in city proper and 662,000 in its metro area (2020), Syracuse is the fifth largest city in the state of New York, and the third largest in Upstate New York.
Top landmarks
- • Oncenter War Memorial Arena — arena in Syracuse, New York
- • Everson Museum of Art — art museum in Syracuse, New York
- • Niagara Mohawk Building — historic commercial building in New York, United States
Arriving in Campbell, NY
Full guide →Founded 1801
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 38.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on Nelson Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Campbell, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 690): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Campbell, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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